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Radiological Waste Found in Erie and Niagara | Buffalo News
Radiological waste is turning up in surprising spots across Erie and Niagara counties, sparking a massive cleanup effort after an aerial survey in 2024 flagged hundreds of sites. Over 700 locations have been screened—with more than 460 cleared—thanks to decades of industrial activity where companies dumped radioactive waste as fill material. Homeowners are understandably anxious, but officials stress transparency and cooperation, even if no contamination is found. Tracking liability is tough since many old factories are gone, but agencies are pushing ahead with soil and chemical testing…
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